Distance from near by city 13 kilometers from WayanadTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)28 package starts from ₹ 4860.00Travel Tips This place can be visited while traveling to Lakkidi View Point (4 km)
Pookode Lake
The unique experience
Enjoy the cool and pleasant Wayanad weather at Pookode Lake, a gem nestled amidst lush green surroundings. The charm of this place is such that it has a hypnotic effect on all visitors that come looking for tranquillity and enjoying some ‘free time’ away from the chaos of their city lives. The lake is sure to rejuvenate you and make your trip to Wayanad unforgettable.
About Pookode Lake
Considered one of the top Wayanad Tourist Places to visit, the lake is definitely a vacationer’s paradise. Distanced at 13 kilometers from Kalpetta, Pookode Lake looks charming with its evergreen woods and sloppy verdant slopes. The whole view at the site is breath-taking. Covered with thick timber and trees, the lake is a nature freak’s ‘go-to’ destination, and also attracts avid photographers. The scenic walkway takes visitors around.
The Panamaram rivulet starts from Pookode Lake and is one of Kabini River’s main tributaries. The rivulet then flows down into the valley of Panamaram. A star attraction at this lake is its freshwater aquarium that houses several species of fish. It mainly draws kids from far and near. Apart from the aquarium, there is boating, a kid’s park and a Handicraft and Spices Emporium. It is one of the prime attraction in Wayanad tour package.
More about the place
Counted as a top destination of Wayanad Tourism, the Pookode Lake is every traveler’s’ dream destination. Usually, visitors to this lake also make a tour of the famous spots that are equally enticing and interesting. Some of these are:
Kuruvadweep
A charming island, Kuruvadweep is quite closely situated and sprawls on an area of 950 acres. The island nestles itself coyly on the shores of Kabini River and is a big draw for tourists.
Pakshipathalam
Nestled 7 kilometers in the Northeastern region of Thirunelli, Pakshipathalam is a quaint hill resort that attracts nature lovers for its surreal beauty. It is situated in the lush green hills of Brahmagiri, and is an abode of many kinds of avian species as well as animals.
Chembra Peak
Wayanad’s highest peak, the Chembra Peak is located at a height of 2100 feet and is only 14 kilometers away from Kalpetta.
What else?
Pookode Lake entry fee
Adult visitors have to shell out Rs. 15 while kids have to pay Rs. 5. Camera charges are fixed at Rs. 20 and Rs. 150 for video shooting.
How to reach Pookode Lake
Distance in kilometers from - Calicut Airport-65 kilometers and Wayanad- 13 kilometers
